BagalamukhiDevi also known asPitambaradevior BrahmastraRoopiniis one of the ten (mahavidyas) Hindu goddesses of Power, strength, wisdom and a charismatic character to adorn the devotees. The Goddess wears an enchanting yellow dress and possesses a beautiful golden complexion. She rests herself in a golden throne in the midst of an ocean surrounded with yellow golden lotuses. As per Hindu rituals her name Bagalamukhi is derived from "Bagala" (distortion of the original Sanskrit root "valgā") and "mukha", meaning "bridle" and "face", respectively, meaning having a face which has a power to capture or control. Goddess is found to be in two avatars, The Dwi-Bhuja (two handed), and the Chaturbhuja (Four handed). The Dwi-Bhuja version is often seen and worshipped, also known asSoumya. The Goddess holds a club in her right hand to kill the demon and pulls his tongue with the left hand. This image resembles or interprets the act ofStambhana, a power to defeat or paralyze an enemy. This is one of the reasons why devotees worship the goddess to gain victory over enemies and evils.

Significance of Bagalamukhi Puja on Durga Maha Ashtami:

As per the Vedic rituals, Bagalamukhi puja is to be performed on the auspicious day of Shukla Paksha Ashtami day in Chaitra month as per lunar calendar. In the year 2014 it will be celebrated on 7th April 2014, Monday. Offering puja on this day of Maha Ashtami is very effective for those who are having problems in legal, career, business, court cases, debts, loans, unanticipated incidents etc. Goddess blesses her devotees in the form of power to defeat or gain control over enemies, further providing a ability to create a strong influence over others. Goddess also blesses with health, wealth, prosperity, long life, protection from enemies and evil, and eliminates hurdles in life. Worshiping goddess also helps in recovering money for those who have lost their hope.

The puja not only helps in destroying enemies but also helps an individual to gain control over internal enemies like anger, lust, greed, fear and negative thoughts. One feels positive energy and with goddesses’ divine blessings leads a better life.

Meaning: Oh Goddess, paralyze the speech and feet of all evil people. Pull their tongue, destroy their intellect.

Bagalamukhi Puja at Pardeshwar Shiv Mandir, Aurangabad:

On 7th April 2014, Bagalamukhi puja will be organised at Pardeshwar Shiv mandir Aurangabad Maharashtra in a very grand way by a group of pundits. Puja will commence with Devi Abhishek along with havan followed by chanting of Bagalamukhi mantras. All Yagya and Puja rituals are performed by qualified pundits in strict accordance with Hindu Vedic rituals.

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